TY - BOOK
T1 - Licensing Challenges Associated with Autonomous Control
AU - Belles, Randy
AU - Muhlheim, Michael David
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - Very small special purpose reactors (SPRs), or microreactors at less than 50 MW electric, are under consideration by various entities for applications in remote installations and communities. These entities include remote municipalities, the US Department of Defense (DoD), and the US Department of Energy (DOE). SPRs or microreactors may be transportable from a factory with fresh fuel included to serve as a complete power battery. This type of plug-and-go resource requires inherently positive safety attributes and robust design. SPRs and microreactors are being designed to fulfill black-start or microgrid capabilities and to provide protection against severe natural phenomena or cyber security threats. These reactors would be available to operate for several years without a need to shut down for refueling.
AB - Very small special purpose reactors (SPRs), or microreactors at less than 50 MW electric, are under consideration by various entities for applications in remote installations and communities. These entities include remote municipalities, the US Department of Defense (DoD), and the US Department of Energy (DOE). SPRs or microreactors may be transportable from a factory with fresh fuel included to serve as a complete power battery. This type of plug-and-go resource requires inherently positive safety attributes and robust design. SPRs and microreactors are being designed to fulfill black-start or microgrid capabilities and to provide protection against severe natural phenomena or cyber security threats. These reactors would be available to operate for several years without a need to shut down for refueling.
KW - 22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
U2 - 10.2172/1492160
DO - 10.2172/1492160
M3 - Commissioned report
BT - Licensing Challenges Associated with Autonomous Control
CY - United States
ER -